I have the pod and boom video set from
Curtis and it is really neat. A lot of composite work can be
intimidating for the first-time builder. It can also become
expensive quickly when you have to buy a lot of specialized tools
and materials.

This is an area that Curtis' DVDs really address. In the boom DVD,
he achieves results that are as good as what is commercially
available (outside of VERY high end planes) and how to do it on your
benchtop with a minimum of tools. He shows you how to make some of
the tools you will need rather than buying them as well.

In the pod DVD, again, he shows how you can be frugal, but achieve
very good results. The techniques shown are fairly simple and do not
involve a lot of exotic knowledge and tooling. He takes the process
and breaks it down simply so anyone can get started quickly and get
a result quickly.

Personally, even before watching these videos, I had a fairly good
knowledge of pod-making and boom rolling. In many ways, I have
progressed to levels beyond what this video set offers. It is
because of my experience that I recommend this video set. If only I
had access to something like this when I was starting out, it
would've answered a lot of questions for me. I can only imagine the
number of folks that get started, get in over their heads quickly,
and then give up. Curtis' DVD's are going to show you how to get
some easy success quickly. THEN, once you are hooked, you'll have a
good foundation to keep building on.
Even though I do have some experience, I still learned things
watching this video. If anything, Curtis has shown me techniques
that I have only read about, but never tried myself. I am sure to
use a few of his techniques to do some rapid pod prototyping. If you
are an experienced builder, then you know that even watching someone
else do something you already know how to do can provide some very
good insights into your own work and there's always a chance to
learn a few new things.

This is an unsolicited review, but it came about through a
continuing series of random acts of kindness. A long while back,
Curtis contacted me about some info on boom making, so we passed
along some PM's and e-mails and after it was done, I didn't think
much more of it. Unexpectedly, a few weeks ago Curtis asked for my
address and said he wanted to send me something as a thank-you.
After a few days, I received this set of videos in the mail! What a
nice surprise!

Of course, I sent a thanks back to Curtis for the unexpected gift,
but I saw this listing a little while ago and thought a mini-review
of his video set would be a great way to say thanks again. You guys
should a least hit up his website and check out some of his plane
design spreadsheets as well!